Clams

- Bivalve mollusks
- Related to mussels
- Clams and mussels: Second largest group of mollusks
- Popular species: Surf clam, Quahog, Hard clam
- Surf clams: Usually five to seven years old
- Quahogs: Usually 40 to 100 years old
- World's oldest living animal: 405 year old quahog
- Key ingredient in Clam Chowder
- Often eaten steamed or fried

Clams are a popular seafood. They are related to mussels. They have a firm texture. Their meat can be sweet or slightly salty.
Clam Sizes
1. Pasta: 3/4 inch hinge
2. Littleneck: 1 inch hinge
3. Middleneck: 1.25 inch hinge
4. Topneck: 1.5 inch hinge
5. Cherrystone: 2 inch hinge
Clam Nutrition
4 ounces of raw clams provide the following:
1. 50 calories
2. 1 gram fat
3. 10 grams protein
4. 3 grams carbohydrates
5. 45 mg cholesterol
6. 65 mg sodium
7. .15 grams Omega-3 Fatty Acid
Buying Live Clams
1. Six whole clams per person
2. Should close tightly when tapped
3. Should have no cracks
4. Should smell like ocean
5. Keep cold during transport
6. Store in refrigerator at 41 degrees
7. Can be stored up to 7 days
8. Do not ice
9. Do not immerse in water
10. Do not suddenly change temperature
11. Discard clams that do not close
12. Wash under cold running water before cooking
Buying Shucked Clams
1. 1/2 pint per person
2. Keep cold during transport
3. Store on ice
4. Can be stored up to seven days

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Clams on Amazon
- New England Clam Chowder - $5.50
  
  Each can contains 15 ounces of delicious New England-style Clam Chowder from Weathervane Farm. Add up to one can of milk to make 2-3 servings. Ingredients include fresh clams, pota...
  
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- Campbell Soup At Hand New England Clam Chowder, 10.75-Ounce Microwavable Cups (Pack of 8) - $13.56
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- Clam-I-Am!: All About the Beach (Cat in the Hat's Learning Library) - $8.99
  
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- The New England Clam Shack Cookbook (2nd Edition): 2nd Edition Completely updated with new restaurants and travel plans for eating around New England - $16.95
  
  Rich buttery lobster, fried clams, and thick chowders are the foods that taste of long summer days in New England. Fresh sweet seafood, simply prepared, brings back warm afternoons...
  
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- Granite Ware 3 piece 19 Quart Clam and Lobster Steamer Set - $49.95
  
  Granite Ware provides the magic ingredients to make a clambake, lobster boil or shore dinner a festive and memorable occasion. The large, 19 Quart capacity pot is designed to acco...
  
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Clams Questions

What do I need to make linguini with clam sauce? Clams, pasta and...? 6 Answers

To make a good clam sauce, the best thing I know is a good Bechemel sauce, plus garlic and clams: 3 tbs butter 1/4 cup flour 2 1/4 cups milk - 20 oz, (625ml) ... read more

I really would like a touch screen but dont know if Im willing to shell out 200 clams for a Blackberry Storm. Thoughts? 2 Answers

I had Blackberry Storm. Now I have other because this is the worst touch web enabled cell phone. My friends have iPhone and G1. If you open Yahoo main page from... read more

Another rainy day here at the Portland, ME office- perfect for some good Clam Chowder. Any suggestions on a good recipe? 1 Answer

New England Clam Chowder I http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/New-England-Clam-Chowder-I/Detail.aspx INGREDIENTS (Nutrition) 4 slices bacon, diced 1 1/2 cups chop... read more

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Where To Go For Clams
- Food Directory: Yelp
Clam Cookbooks
- Amazon.com: Clams: How to Find, Catch, and Cook Them | The New England Clam Shack Cookbook

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